规划 (guīhuà) is a noun meaning "plan" or "planning," typically referring to large-scale, systematic planning such as urban planning or strategic development. It suggests a comprehensive, long-term approach rather than a casual or short-term plan. It can also be used as a verb meaning "to plan."
城市规划需要考虑未来二十年的发展方向。
Chéngshì guīhuà xūyào kǎolǜ wèilái èrshí nián de fāzhǎn fāngxiàng.
Urban planning needs to consider the development direction for the next twenty years.
你对自己的职业规划有什么想法吗?
nǐ duì zìjǐ de zhíyè guīhuà yǒu shénme xiǎngfǎ ma?
Do you have any thoughts on your career plan?
这个项目的整体规划已经得到了批准。
zhège xiàngmù de zhěngtǐ guīhuà yǐjīng dédào le pīzhǔn.
The overall plan for this project has been approved.